Business Development Lead at Parish Development and Investment Company (PDIC) - Remote

Parish Development and Investment Company (PDIC) is a consultancy platform of seasoned manufacturing investment and operations professionals who utilize technology and insights derived from validated data to transform how companies across Africa manage their manufacturing aspirations.

We are actively recruiting qualified candidates to join our team, in the capacity below:

Job Title: Business Development Lead

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Remote Working)

Job Summary

• The Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth and profitability by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• The role involves building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients, negotiating business deals, and creating strategies for company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve company goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, markets and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor and report on business development performance metrics.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Agricultural Economics or related field;

Experience:

• Proven work experience in Business Development, Fund Management, Project Management or strong Agricultural Economics background.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in Business Development, Project or Fund Management.
• Relevant experience in the manufacturing or consultancy industry is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to organize work schedules on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Ability to think on feet, plan and prioritize work by deadlines.
• Excellent Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Presentation and Report Writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Attributes:

• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Good work ethic with positive attitude toward work.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work well with team members at all levels
• Willingness to travel as needed for partnership meetings and industry events

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates  send their CVs and cover letters demonstrating how they meet the criteria to: [email protected] using "Business Development Lead" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.